Dan Saelinger + Shop SCAD

If you don't know Shop SCAD, it's a great online gallery store (and they just opened another brick + mortar store in Atlanta) that exclusively features the artwork and designs of students, faculty, staff and alumni of the Savannah College of Art and Design. Their pièce de résistance thus far has been the Melamine Dinnerware by Working Class Studio, that's selling in gift stores all over the country ($6-$12). I was checking out shop SCAD recently because I've been looking to invest in some photography as our loft still has some serious empty wall space that needs filling. Our artwork is supersaturated with prints and I'm not ready (nor is my wallet) to make the leap to purchasing paintings yet. I happened upon Dan Saelinger's photography, which I'm loving, especially the above Matchsticks ($300) and the below Marsh ($300), only I wish these were available in oversized dimensions like 5 ft. x 7 ft. instead of 11" x 14". Both photographs are from an edition of 50 and signed and dated by the artist.

Acrylic Lighting

Legier's lamps (from the previous post "What's Inside": Legier Stahl) really made me want some acrylic lamps, too. They're sleek and elegant yet homey, and it would seem they would go with everything, from a minimalist loft space to a cozy, traditional interior. I especially love that hers are from the 70s. I went hunting to see if people still made lamps like these, and they do! I found them at a store in Atlanta, I guess the ATL is more than just Ludacris, Julia Roberts, and peaches (sorry I've never really been to the South, so stereotypes are all I have). Check the above "Lee" table lamp and other acrylic lighting out on the Belvedere website. Their prices aren't listed on the website, but if you're really interested give them a call.

Pieces, Inc.

I found out about the Atlanta design store Pieces, Inc. from a fellow design blogger, Courtney of Style Court. The store is a great find for me considering they have an extensive e-commerce selection and a store I probably would never have stumbled upon. Like Courtney, I love the above Green Trellis Pillow as well as the Raspberry & Orange Flame Stitch Pillow. Both go for $295; check them and other items out on the Pieces, Inc. website.